Leading Your Legacy Today with Zero Regrets
In this episode of The Inner Estate, Bridget Stuart sits down with leadership and legacy mentor Melissa Barnes to explore what it means to live with zero regrets. Drawing on her decades of experience in death and grief care, Melissa shares the powerful lessons she learned from witnessing the most common regrets at the end of life—and how those lessons can guide us in the present. Together, Bridget and Melissa dive into self-leadership, transformation, and building meaningful relationships both personally and professionally. Melissa emphasizes the role of mentorship, affirmations, and intentional choices in creating a life and legacy rooted in presence, purpose, and love. Episode Highlights Why regret often comes from inaction or lack of presence How building a legacy is about who we are being today The role of self-leadership in driving personal transformation How change in ourselves inspires change in others Why mentorship is key to growth and leadership The connection between positive work environments and collaboration How daily affirmations shift energy and mindset The importance of addressing trauma for healing and growth The freedom to choose a new version of yourself in any moment What it means to truly live with zero regrets Affirmations from the Episode Melissa: "Today with gratitude we accept the past and we open our mind into our future self. And we are growing. We are learning every moment. May we release everything that is holding us back so that we can step into our most beautiful power right here, right now. I love you." Bridget: "I move with ease and elegance." Guest: Melissa Barnes Melissa Barnes is a leadership and legacy mentor, coach, and founder of Barnes Coaching & Consulting. With over 20 years as a Licensed Funeral Director in grief care, Melissa now helps high-achieving women reclaim their identity, reignite relationships, and build a purposeful legacy through her transformational RISE Method™. Her mission is to guide women to live and lead with zero regrets—embracing presence, love, and authenticity in every area of life. Dive Deeper into Melissa’s Work Grab a Free Copy of 5 Proven Strategies to Reignite Passion and Intimacy in Your Marriage Today 5 Proven Strategies to Reignite Passion and Intimacy in Your Marriage Today Empowering Women to Lead with Legacy & Purpose – Brainz Magazine The RISE Method™: Legacy Builder Edition Melissa’s interview in Brainz Magazine Connect with Melissa: Book a 30-minute call with Melissa Website: melissabarnescoaching.vip Instagram: @melissabarnescoaching Facebook: @melissa.barnes.771 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/melissabarnescoaching Host: Bridget Ann Stuart Bridget Ann Stuart is an executive strategic performance real estate coach and host of The Inner Estate podcast. With 27 years in the business, she’s known for her deep commitment to personal development, business mindset, and helping real estate professionals grow with purpose. Connect with Bridget: Website: therealbridgetstuart.com Instagram: @therealbridgetstuart Facebook: @TheRealBridgetStuart Interested in being a guest on The Inner Estate? I would love to hear your story. You can view available dates and request to join the show here: calendly.com/bridgetstuart67/theinnerestatepodcast